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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 168.48 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 168.48 and 92.88 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 168.48 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/168.48 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 168.48 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 15,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,648.42/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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